Lead Food Server - Timberline - Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Black Hawk, CO 80422
About the Job
We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.
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WE LOVE OUR WORK.:
Position is open until filled
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa offers Team Members:
Now hiring candidates 18 or older for all positions, including gaming licensed positions (excluding Beverage Server, Barback, Bartender)
- $1,500 Retention bonus offered for all newly hired hourly positions – Receive $250 on your first check! Additional $250 paid after 6 months, $1000 paid after one year (based on completion of pay period anniversary date)
- Non-Accrued Additional Time Off – After 90 days of employment, Team Members will be granted 80 hours for FT or 40 hours for PT for immediate use
- Health Benefits Insurance package effective Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability for FT team members
- $700 Referral Bonus Program ($350 at 90 days $350 at 6 months) – for Team Members who refer new applicants
- Discounted Casino bus tickets
- Discounted RTD EcoPass for Team Members and up to 2 other family members
- Hot meal served by the Leadership Team once a month
- 20% discount for Starbucks, Ara Spa, and all food outlets
- 100% Colorado Gaming License reimbursement after 90 days of employment
- Hotel discounts available at all 43PENN properties, plus discounts on goods and services
- Education reimbursement program and Annual Scholarship Program
- Career development opportunities
Responsibilities include:
- Must be able to work varied shifts and varied days off, including weekends and holiday periods.
- Works with the culinary team to develop food and wine pairings.
- Manages the daily activities necessary for maintenance and promotion of the organization's wine collection.
- Create cocktail and drink menus as needed.
- Have a strong understanding of the inventory and the ability to manage inventory and ordering.
- Learn and follow all beverage recipes and adhere to the established pour policy.
- Operate within full compliance with liquor laws and regulations.
- Adhere to and enforce all control systems.
- Learn the prices of all drinks.
- Collect payment and promptly settle all cash and charge transactions.
- Requisition liquor and other supplies, when needed with supervisor's approval.
- Ask for identification of all suspected under-age patrons.
- Responsible for knowing the types, glasses and brand names of the products we offer. Should be familiar with a substitute item to offer a guest in the event an item is ordered that we don’t carry.
- Inform supervisor of guests who appear to be intoxicated.
- Responsible for the handling of Company funds through cash transactions on the Micros System.
- Follow all cash handling procedures as listed in the Food & Beverage Manual.
- Always conduct yourself in a manner that reflects a positive, professional image for Ameristar Casino Black Hawk.
- Practice and observe safety rules and regulations and encourage others to do so.
- Handle the chemicals for the glass washing machine in a safe manner.
- Responsible and accountable for all cash variances +/- $10.00.
- Responsible for the cleanliness of your workstation/bar.
- Keep the bar completely stocked for the next shift.
- Responsible for informing beverage manager on duty of any problems.
- Two (2) years’ experience as a server in a dining establishment.
- An outgoing personality with interest in guest hospitality.
- Knowledge of upselling techniques.
- Exceptional work habits.
- Knowledgeable of menu to include alcoholic beverages that are available
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to sustain a high level of professionalism.
- Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with guest issues.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with guests at all levels.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Have and keep updated all current work cards: TIPS Training.
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STARTING SALARY:Starting at $11.40 per hour plus tips